Anadarko in Caddo County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.

Geeshayshag Maneega

— 1925-1950 —

Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

1. Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Marker

Inscription. Brave Wiinnebago hero whose courage and self-sacrifice reflects the traditional spirit of bravery inherited from Great Indian Warriors. He gave his life for his country. Saved his comrades in battle and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Donors - The Winnebago Nation
Sculptor - Kenneth F. Campbell

Erected by National Hall Of Fame For Famous American Indians.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, Korean • War, World II.

Location. 35° 4.356′ N, 98° 13.671′ W. Marker is in Anadarko, Oklahoma, in Caddo County. It is on East Central Boulevard (State Highway 9) 0.3 miles east of Southeast 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located on the grounds of the National Hall of Fame for Famous American Indians. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 East Central Boulevard, Anadarko OK 73005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Kiowa Tribe

and in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Ross (a few steps from this marker); Stand Watie (a few steps from this marker); 1st Lieut. Pascal C. Poolaw (a few steps from this marker); Pushmataha (a few steps from

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this marker); José Maria (within shouting distance of this marker); Muriel Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberta Campbell Lawson (within shouting distance of this marker); Will Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anadarko.

Also see . . . Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.

Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. (2 July 1925 – 5 November 1950) was a United States Army corporal who was killed in action while serving in the Korean War. Corporal Red Cloud posthumously received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions "above and beyond the call of duty" near Chonghyon, North Korea, on 5 November 1950 during the Chinese First Phase Campaign. Before joining the army, he had been a United States Marine Corps sergeant who had served in World War II. Source: Wikipedia

(Submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

2. The Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. statue and Marker

The view of the Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Marker in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 9, 2021

3. The view of the Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. Marker in the park

Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr. image. Click for full size.

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4. Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 470 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.